Quality Specialist- 2nd or 3rd Shift- Mapleton Cast Metal Org. (CM))
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Quality Specialist

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Job Summary

The Mapleton Foundry is looking to hire Quality Specialists! As a Quality Specialist at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of inspection functions to check the quality and accuracy of in-process parts, assemblies, materials, prime products, and gages released to production.

What You Will Do (Including But Not Limited To):

• Audits and analyzes data where quality of work produced is poor or erratic
• Initiates or recommends changes
• Inspects and accepts or rejects all purchased gages or gaging equipment
• Repairs gage and certifies results when required
• Lays out parts using advanced mathematical calculations and precision inspection equipment to properly check dimensions and relationships
• Checking fixtures (including machine setups when required)
• Utilize master gages, measuring equipment, and electrical assemblies

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience in operations
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals at a time
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Meticulous and analytical nature
• Ability to work various shifts and flexible hours

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Ability to perform basic math and simple computer operations

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is to have you have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $26.66, plus $1.00 night-shift premium
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (limited while supplemental)
• Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)
• 401k savings plan
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

• Positions start as supplemental (40 or more hours per week but with no holiday pay and limited benefits) on 2nd or 3rd shift
• Positions are in Mapleton, Illinois
• There is no relocation offered for these positions

Salary range - $26.66- $32.77

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (vacation, holidays, volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts*
• Career development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.